SEF Blog

On December 18th, the Federal Commission on School Safety released a report recommending eliminating Obama-era civil rights guidance. SEF believes this is unwise and endangers at-risk populations, including low-income students and students of color who are suspended at disproportionate rates.

Hear the case for Maryland to expand its free community college law to include its four public HBCUs, which serve the same student population and often have better outcomes but have been historically marginalized.
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Fellows participating in the Racial Equity Leadership Network convened for their third learning session as part of their 18-month fellowship experience. See how humility, justice, and mercy play an integral part in their experience and how you or someone you know may become a part of this vital conversation as a district leader.

With an estimated tax windfall of $5 billion over the next 5 years, GA has not devised a method for funding the state's signature education policy. This piece discusses the urgency of making equity-centered policy decisions that take all students into consideration.

This essay, co-authored by Dr. Charlie Nelms and Dr. William B. Harvey, will focus on the contemporary role that HBCUs play in providing equitable educational opportunities for historically disenfranchised groups. The prerequisites that must be met in order for HBCUs to remain competitive and responsive will also be explored.

SEF's President & CEO, Raymond Pierce, introduces our 150th Anniversary collection of essays by highlighting the value and urgency of calling upon thought leaders from a cross-section of fields to chart the future of education in the South by advancing promising solutions for our most pressing educational challenges.

SEF has persevered for 150 years picking up valuable organizational lessons applicable to other groups striving for excellence & longevity. SEF Director of Marketing & Communications, Autumn Blanchard, shares these lessons for long term success in this blog.

For 150 years, SEF has diligently worked to shift the education trajectory of the South by engaging in advocacy and leadership development while lifting up equity-informed analysis and solutions. We highlight not just the challenges we see in providing an excellent education to all students, but work to amplify what is working on a local, state and regional level. We hope through our blog and website we can provide a forum for learning, engaging and thinking through alongside our partners the sort evidence and solutions that are most important to improving education equity and outcomes for all.